Dolby and the Woof-Off

Bo is determined to help his dog, Dolby, win the starring role in a dog-food commercial, but will Dolby be up to the challenge?

Bo Dibbs wants to be just like his older brother, Oliver, who is always in the newspaper for his accomplishments, like saving a prairie dog habitat and getting the stegosaurus declared the state fossil of Colorado. When Bo finds out that Woofies Dog Food is hosting a “Woof-Off” contest to find a canine star for their new commercials, he realizes this is his chance to become famous. He decides to train the family dog, Dolby, to perform in the upcoming competition. With Dolby the Wonder Dog by his side, Bo knows he can’t go wrong!

Dolby is a fast learner, and Bo is excited to show off his talent. Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks? But when things don’t go as planned, Bo discovers that it’s much harder for old dogs to unlearn new tricks!

“While readers familiar with Oliver Dibbs to the Rescue! (1985) and Oliver Dibbs and the Dinosaur Cause (1986, both Four Winds) will enjoy the further adventures of the likable Dibbs family, this does stand alone. . . . Bo may be unusually persistent and resourceful for his age, but this will widen the appeal of the book to older dog lovers who might not want to read about a first grader.” —School Library Journal Barbara Steiner (1934–2014) was an acclaimed author known for her books for children and young adults. Steiner authored over seventy titles, including picture books, early chapter books, mysteries, young adult thrillers, historical novels, and romances. In her lifetime, Steiner visited more than ninety-four countries and all seven continents, and many of her books were inspired by her travels. She lived in Boulder with her family until her death in January 2014.